Goods exports in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Goods exports was 506.23 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Goods exports in United Kingdom, 1970–2025
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, goods exports in United Kingdom stood at 506.23 billion BoP, current US$.
That represents a change of up 1.1% on the previous year and up 18.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, goods exports in United Kingdom peaked at 552.49 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 19.51 billion BoP, current US$, in 1970.
United Kingdom ranks 14th of 199 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 42.82 billion BoP, current US$ | 19.51 billion BoP, current US$ | 86.02 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 112.68 billion BoP, current US$ | 91.96 billion BoP, current US$ | 151.44 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 227.22 billion BoP, current US$ | 182.80 billion BoP, current US$ | 281.54 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 360.66 billion BoP, current US$ | 274.57 billion BoP, current US$ | 469.29 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 452.63 billion BoP, current US$ | 404.57 billion BoP, current US$ | 484.75 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 492.16 billion BoP, current US$ | 402.88 billion BoP, current US$ | 552.49 billion BoP, current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 11 Hong Kong 631.14 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 12 Switzerland 617.29 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 13 Canada 554.75 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 15 India 449.82 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 16 Spain 443.35 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 17 Russia 422.07 billion BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for United Kingdom
- Exports of goods and services 930.11 billion current LCU (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 376.76 billion constant LCU (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 4.06 trillion current US$ (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 3.08 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 3.41 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 0.4% (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 101.4% (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 1.22 trillion current US$ (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation 755.83 billion current US$ (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 30.6% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is goods exports in United Kingdom?
- Goods exports in United Kingdom was 506.23 billion BoP, current US$ in 2025, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest goods exports recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 552.49 billion BoP, current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest goods exports recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.51 billion BoP, current US$ in 1970.
- How does United Kingdom rank for goods exports?
- United Kingdom ranks 14th out of 199 countries with data for 2025.
- Is goods exports rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Goods exports (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Exports of goods occur when there are changes in the economic ownership of goods from residents of the compiling economy to non-residents, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.